How Nonlinear Chemistry Shapes our Understanding of Pattern Formation in Non-Equilibrium Systems

The study of nonlinear dynamics and pattern formation in systems far from thermodynamic equilibrium is one of the most dynamic areas of interdisciplinary research. While nonlinear chemical reactions are among the prime laboratory models in this field, similar phenomena are now being explored in many different areas of science, such as cell and developmental biology, material science, or the geosciences. The GRC on Oscillations and Dynamic Instabilities in Chemical Systems provides a unique forum to feature the latest developments and breakthroughs in this field. Besides core topics of chemical self-organization, such as autocatalytic reaction networks, reaction-diffusion patterns, chemo-hydrodynamic instabilities, and chaos, the conference will highlight recent directions of research as, for example, collective behavior in active and living matter, and self-organization in synthetic biology, soft robotics, and material design, emphasizing a unified view on these interdisciplinary topics.

The conference will bring together the leading international experts in this field. In addition to invited talks and poster sessions, contributed talks on recent exciting topics will be selected from submitted poster abstracts. The conference will provide avenues for scientists from different disciplines to network and promote collaborations and it will foster direct exchange between senior experts and young scientists at the PhD student, postdoc, and junior faculty level. Furthermore, the GRC will be held together with the "Oscillations and Dynamic Instabilities in Chemical Systems Gordon Research Seminar (GRS)", which will provide an excellent opportunity for early career researchers to present and discuss their work and network with their peers.